Lauren Mabrie The Corsair The word “major” in college is probably known to be one of the scariest words in college, or is it? What is all the hype about? According to Dictionary.com, the definition of a major is “a subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest and upon which a...

Tabatha Fields The Corsair Cell Phones  are  a  part of  our  daily  life. They can be used for texting, checking e-mail, and  talking. However, students who use cell phones in the classroom may suffer consequences. Pensacola State College policy regarding cell phones is as follows: Electronic devices, such as cell phones, cell phone cameras,  ipods,  pagers, etc. are to be...

Terrance Lacey The Corsair The mathematics department at Pensacola State College has redeveloped its mathematics laboratory in consideration for its increasingly large student body. According to supervisor Casey Williams, much more space as well as computers was needed to support an increasing amount of students in and out each day using the laboratory for study and tutorial access. Williams said...

Drexel Gilbert The Corsair The next time you are sitting in class, look around you. Statistics suggest that up to half of the students in your class will not complete their program of study and graduate.  Depending on which study you read, the dropout percentages range from 40 percent to 56 percent. While reasons for dropping out range from financial...

Danika Campfield The Corsair If you are a Pensacola State College student with a knack for writing you should consider adding Creative Writing Poetry to your spring schedule next term. This course is taught by Professor Marian Wernicke, a lover of poetry, in Building 4 and meets once a week. The assignments for this class include writing a poem and...

Torie Hutchinson The Corsair The Vietnam War had a huge impact on America. Almost every American was affected by the war in some way. The Vietnam War even affected colleges. Pensacola State College professor Bill Clover experienced the war’s impact on teaching. When Pensacola State College student Tiffany Miller was asked what an average school day is like she replied,...

 Shauna Cook The Corsair The Pensacola State Philosophy Club aims to make the world a better place by pursuing truth, wisdom, and compassion. “The Club gives students an opportunity and a place to meet people with mind-expanding ideas without the threat of judgment or rejection,” said John Holder, faculty advisor for the group. Although the Club is not a society...